RSVP food drive is 9/11 tribute

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP, is hosting a 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Food Drive. More than 30 million people have observed 9/11 each year by doing good deeds and engaging in other forms of charitable service, making Sept. 11 the largest day of charitable activity in U.S. history. At various times during the food drive days, a proclamation will be read that outlines the reason for RSVP's food drive.

Bank gives $2,000 to maternity home

Scott Franklin, Hawthorn Bank's Southwest Regional president, presented Maureen Jersak and Maura Taylor of LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Home a check for $2,000 on Aug. 8, according to a press release.

LifeHouse provides housing and support services to homeless pregnant women and their children under age 5 in the Springfield area.

"Hawthorn Bank is grateful to our community for their support and we are glad to be able to give back by helping this deserving organization," Franklin said in the press release.

Monopoly tourney to help Stone County

All Monopoly game real estate barons and fans from ages 14 and up are invited to compete in a real estate trading competition in October, according to a press release.

The Stone County Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation will host the fifth annual Southwest Missouri Ozark Mountain Monopoly Tournament and Silent Auction at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 at the Best Western Branson Inn and Conference Center, according to a press release.

The fee is $20 per person. Pre-registration is advised as only the first 120 registrants are guaranteed to play. Registration fees includes a player's position at the tables, food and beverages, as well as a tournament T-shirt. New this year, one tournament player's name will be drawn from the top five finalists at the championship table and awarded a $500 cash prize, the press release said.

All proceeds from this OACAC-sponsored event will go toward the Stone County Neighborhood Center Emergency Fund. The Neighborhood Centers help the community by helping low-income families set and reach education and employment goals, as well as with targeted coaching in life skills, parenting skills, budgeting and nutrition. OACAC also helps with energy assistance and senior citizen services.

Registration forms and information can be found online at ozarkmountainmonopoly.com. Information can also be picked up at the Stone County Neighborhood Center, 10944 E. Missouri 76, Lower Level, Branson West, or those interested can request a PDF registration form, as well as directions to this event by emailing ozarkmountainmonopoly@oacac-caa.org and typing registration form and or directions in the subject line.

Interested individuals, businesses or corporations that would like to sponsor a table or get their company name on the back of the Monopoly Tournament T-shirt can contact Cy Bortner at 417-294-7528 or email cyrusbortner@gmail.com.

Contact Zana Schafer at Stone County OACAC with questions, 417-272-8508, or email ozarkmountainmonopoly@oacac-caa.org.

Customized Harley helps boys ranch

A Harley Davidson motorcycle, which was custom built for Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, will be on display this month in Missouri and Arkansas. People have a chance to win the bike in return for a $20 donation to the ranch, according to a press release.

The motorcycle will be on display Friday and Saturday at the Lake of the Ozark Bike Festival. On Sept. 21 the bike will travel to Fayetteville, Ark., to be a part of the Blues, Bikes and BBQ Festival. Finally, on Sept. 26, the bike will be given away at the Big Whiskey's Bartender Shootout.

The Helping with Horsepower Bike Rebuild Program began in October 2012 with the donation of a 2006 Harley Davidson police motorcycle which the boys, along with the help of many volunteers and sponsors, have rebuilt to a custom motorcycle. A complete schedule of appearances and raffle tickets are available online at ranchlife.org or by calling the ranch at 417-376-2238.

Providing services since 1959, Good Samaritan Boys Ranch is a residential treatment facility for boys ages 12 to 18 who have been victims of abuse and neglect. It is located 15 miles north of Springfield on Missouri 13.

Do you have stories of Ozarkers helping out each other? If you or your group is holding a fundraiser, donation drive or church benefit, for example, email information to webeditor@news-leader.com. Include contact information. Emailed photos are accepted but please send only one.

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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, RSVP, is hosting a 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Food Drive.